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  • juryaan
    1 December 2012 at 9:22 am #4090

    Have some questions about Danish oil.

    1) What is the best way to apply it?

    2) Can you put wax on a surface that has any kind of oil on it?

    Lopik - Netherlands

    Anonymous
    1 December 2012 at 9:28 am #4092

    Hi Juryaan,

    Danish oil can be applied by cloth, sponge applicator or brush.  Apply sparingly (Thin coats) and it dries faster.  It’s a drying oil and can be overcoated with wax once it’s dried.

    juryaan
    1 December 2012 at 10:21 am #4094

    Thanks Gary , much appreciated.

    Lopik - Netherlands

    juryaan
    21 December 2012 at 10:44 pm #5436

    Can you apply  oil over shellac and then wax it?

    Or is this totally unnecessary for the looks of the wood?

    Lopik - Netherlands

    Anonymous
    21 December 2012 at 10:54 pm #5438

    You can apply shellac over oil and wax it. But the shellac would seal the wood, and as oil is penetrating, I think the oil over shellac would be a no no

    juryaan
    21 December 2012 at 11:02 pm #5441

    Thank you Ken.

    If i understand correctly the shellac makes it more water resistant.

    Does it affect the color of the oil much.

    I like the look of a oil finish but want it to be more resistant.

     

    Lopik - Netherlands

    Anonymous
    21 December 2012 at 11:07 pm #5443

    juryaan have a look at this buddy……….Advantages and Disadvantages of Shellac
    http://www.wkfinetools.com/wWorking/z_reading/Shellac_adv-disadv/Shellac_adv-disadv.asp

    juryaan
    21 December 2012 at 11:15 pm #5445

    Thank you Ken

     

    Lopik - Netherlands

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